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Revolt of the scribes : resistance and apocalyptic origins / Richard A. Horsley.
| Author/creator | Horsley, Richard A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, ©2010. |
| Description | x, 229 pages : maps ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction: "Clueless about apocalypticism"? -- Scribal resistance to Hellenistic imperial rule -- The escalating crisis in Judea under Hellenistic rule -- The statue and the stone : the tales of Daniel -- The giants who kill and devour : Enoch's Book of watchers -- Wolves and sheep, eagles and lambs : Enoch's Animal vision and other historical surveys -- A terrifying fourth beast : the visions of Daniel -- Scribal resistance to Roman imperial rule -- Roman conquest and Roman rule -- The war against the "Kittim" : the covenant community at Qumran -- The arrogance of the dragon : Roman conquest in the Psalms of Solomon -- Visions of vindication : the parables of Enoch and the updated Testament of Moses -- Demonstration, organization, and assassination : parallel scribal resistance -- Conclusion: Rethinking "apocalyptic" texts. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009022548 |
| ISBN | 9780800662967 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0800662962 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BS646 .H67 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |